Family and friends of a Fife-born soldier who died running the London Marathon have completed the last three miles of the course in his memory.
Captain David Seath, 31, collapsed after suffering a heart attack near the 23-mile mark, near Southwark Bridge.
The Afghanistan veteran’s friends met at the site where he collapsed to complete the last three miles, raising £200,000 for Help for Heroes.
Capt Seath’s father Peter, 63, told the Tele: “It was a fabulous turnout by his friends and colleagues and the support has been really overwhelming.
“We had to get closure, as he was the type of boy who never left anything unfinished. Even in the army, he would never leave anyone behind.
“It was important to finish the marathon for him.
“It will take a long, long time to get over this, if we ever do, but he was such a positive and inspirational young man, we have to continue his work.
“The first recipient of the donations has come in and we are overwhelmed to see the money going to help people. We will continue David’s good work for the cause in his memory.”
Capt Seath commanded a specialist team while serving as a fire support team commander for 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery in Plymouth.
He completed two master’s degrees at the University of Aberdeen before attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the elite officer training centre, in 2009.
Capt Seath’s brother, Gary, paid tribute to everyone who has donated: “The fund that has been launched in his memory by Help for Heroes will provide grants to support individuals who have suffered injuries and illnesses.
“Whether it is needed in an emergency or to improve the long-term quality of life,
“David would be proud to have a memorial to support his fellow men and women in his honour.”